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fed up with feeling tired

fireyaries
fireyaries
for quite some time now i felt tired on a daily basis and it got me down even more, i know its a sympton of depression but i feel exhausted. last week i tried having a relaxing hot bath with candles all around and listening to some enya, i went to bed and slept more soundly than i had in a long time, so i thought thats it i'll do that more often but tried it again and it isn't working and i'm exhausted any ideas i need help pleeease
xx
Testycatlady
Testycatlady
You could be going through a spell of insomnia. If it lasts for much longer, you should perhaps see a doctor. There could be a medical reason behind it, that is keeping you feeling this way aside from the depression...
meandthebeast
meandthebeast
Sorry sweetie. Maybe you should see your dr. Im always tired.. I could sleep for days. As a matter of fact, this is the first day, Ive been up in three days, but then I have had strep throat, larengitis etc. etc.. *just added that in so someone would feel sorry for me.. lol*
fireyaries
fireyaries
i've been to docs he gave me some sleeping tabs but ive had to stop all meds because im trying for a baby. having a warm milky drink before bed helps but i have ibs and it blows my stomache like a balloon and then i feel uncomfortable. and like meandthebeast there are times i could sleep for hours but i still dont feel refreshed.
xx
Community LeaderThePepperMan
ThePepperMan
I find I sleep better if I am at peace with things. That does not mean all my worries have to be resolved, I just need to know I'm dealing with them OK, things like that.

I also sleep better if I am physically tired; lots of physical activity. A rather large starchy meal before bed, a short hot bath or shower (too long and I get all heated up and ends up being counter productive).